 It is very difficult finding really professional, knowledgeable and skilled antique furniture restorers unless you hear by word of mouth. So Iconsider myself very lucky to have discovered Johan. I would certainly recommend Johan to anyone who, like me, had valuable or personally sentimental antique furniture they needed skilfully and sensitively restored. At every stage there was good communication and also explanation of costs and what would be involved and why. The other thing I like is that Johan doesn’t ruin the character of a piece by over-restoring it. He explains and listens well.

— Jo Simon, Auckland

I found InStudio prompt, efficient and professionalI would certainly recommend their services. They provide an excellent quality of workmanship

— Carolyn, Auckland

The quality of workmanship is exceptional; most repairs being completely invisible.You have saved the insurance industry a lot of money with your professional repairs, and made our customers very happy. Your pricing is very reasonable, and quality of service very high. I am very often surprised as to how good workmanship is and how it was done (sometimes doesn’t seem possible). We recommend your service to everyone, as per the reasons above.

— Andy Downer: Loss Adjuster, Papakura

Johan, you have done an AMAZING job on my lovely furniture and I am so grateful. I have never, ever known the drawers to work properly, so it is amazing to have them running smoothly and to see all the damage repaired. Poor old secretaire, been shunted from this country to that, so I shall make sure it very very carefully packed this time! Great job Johan!

— Jo, Auckland

We were pleased that Johan came to us came to us to view and restore our table.I would recommend Johan to everyone, he is very easy to work with and knowledgeable. 

— Natasha, Mt Eden Auckland

The service InStudio provided was Prompt, Johan collected, assessed and gave quote .The outcome was what was called for , “to look as if it had not been restored “.I have and would recommend your service , the outcome for my friend Robert has been exceptional I would happy pass on your details for any restoration.

— Michael Brewerton Architect, Grey Lynn Auckland

Johan is a magician! He is one of the best around with any aspect of antique restoration and I have trust him with projects for years. He is extremely experienced, creative and artistic and is a true craftsman with excellent training and a great CV. He also happens to be a charming man and I can not recommend him highly enough. Actually - you won’t do better. Give him a call now!

— Ross Henderson (happy customer since 1994)

I was absolutely thrilled with the service I received from Johan. Johan is very passionate and completed the restoration of both my mirror and antique chest to a very high standard. I would definitely recommend Johan to friends and family.

— Emma, Remuera

Johan can repair seemingly irreparable objects. We have been very impressed with the quality and finish of the restoration work carried out by Johan. We would highly recommend his services.